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Toolkit for The Classroom Closet
This professional development activity gives ideas for developing narrative empathy: using the power of story to step into another person’s shoes in the name of justice.
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The Making of Beautiful People
Children are susceptible to superficial notions of beauty, but this teacher believes the real purpose of education is to give them a different message.
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‘Education Suspended’
A new report from the Center for Community Alternatives shows how high school disciplinary records are used in college and university admissions.
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Toolkit for "Book Smarts"
Educators can use classroom publishing to validate the experiences of all students and to introduce critical literacy. This toolkit provides writing prompts to help you bring out the best in your students’ writing.
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The Breadwinner
After spending months talking to women in Afghan refugee camps, Deborah Ellis penned this timely novel about life under Taliban rule. Living in Afghanistan with her family, Parvana is a rarity—a girl who can read and experiences life, even for just a few hours, outside the four walls of her home.
July 3, 2014
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When Everything Hangs on a Second Chance
Beth Hammett found out the hard way that most good things in education hang on giving people second chances.
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Letting the Inspiration Flow
A spoken word event reveals how teachers and students can inspire each other.
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A Message From Our Director
TT director Maureen Costello encourages educators to raise students ready to address injustice.
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Who's In Your Classroom?
PD Café offers professional development activities to complete alone or with colleagues.